ISBN 9781743316139

Author/Module Code: BIRT

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If you're running a small business, you need to be on top of accounting and legal basics yourself if you want to be successful. This practical guide provides all the information you need to get the most out of your accountant and stay out of trouble.
Description

Unit Covered:
BSBSMB401A - Establishing legal and risk management requirements of small business

Whether you already own a small business or are starting up, you need to be on top of legal and taxation issues for your business to be a success. Written in jargon-free language, this practical guide covers everything you need to know to ensure you stay on the right side of the authorities and don't encounter nasty surprises.

It provides up to date coverage of: options for ownership structure, approvals and protecting your ideas from competitors; contracts, property, payments and debt management; workplace relations, work health and safety, compliance with trading regulations, and state and federal taxes. It also includes extensive examples, exercises, quizzes, and a glossary with helpful web references and handy tips.

Written to cover competencies required for the Business Services Training Package, Legal and Taxation Aspects of Your Small Business is an essential text for students studying small business management, and a valuable guide for anyone starting out, or already managing a small business.

PART 1: LEGAL ASPECTS
1 Our legal system
2 Ownership structures
3 Approvals required
4 Ideas protection
5 Contracts generally
6 Selling goods
7 Specific contracts
8 Property dealings
9 Payment transfers
10 Debt recovery
11 Negligent conduct
12 Unfair trading
13 Workplace regulation
14 Work health and safety compliance
PART 2: TAXATION ASPECTS
15 Income tax
16 Pay as you go
17 Goods and Services Tax
18 Other federal taxes
19 State taxes
General discussion topics
Appendix: Legal and taxation documents
Glossary: legal and taxation terms
Useful websites
Answers to quick quizzes
Answers to true or false